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Phryganeidae

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Definition of Phryganeidae

: a family of caddis flies containing rather large insects whose larvae live in still water and construct portable cases of very regular form

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History and Etymology for Phryganeidae

New Latin, from Phryganea, type genus + -idae

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“Phryganeidae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Phryganeidae. Accessed 25 Jun. 2022.

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